וָ/דֹב֙
𐤅/𐤃𐤁
dôb
and the bear
A large carnivorous mammal, the bear, known for its strength and ferocity. In the Hebrew Bible, the term is used both for the literal animal and figuratively to describe strength, danger, or ferocity, especially in similes and metaphors. Its primary lexical meaning is the animal species, but in context it can bear connotations of formidable threat or power.
Isaiah 11:7 · Word #2
Lexicon H1677
| Lemma | דֹּב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤃𐤁 |
| Transliteration | dôb |
| Strong's | H1677 |
| Definition | A large carnivorous mammal, the bear, known for its strength and ferocity. In the Hebrew Bible, the term is used both for the literal animal and figuratively to describe strength, danger, or ferocity, especially in similes and metaphors. Its primary lexical meaning is the animal species, but in context it can bear connotations of formidable threat or power. |
Morphology HC/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and the bear |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1677-06
and a bear
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וָ + masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun דֹב is a masculine singular absolute meaning "bear," the standard Hebrew term for the animal. The prefixed וָ־ is a conjunction meaning "and," so the form as written is rendered "and a bear." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and the bear
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 had 'and a bear'; Hebrew form is definite so adjust to 'and the bear'. |